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India to join France-led naval war game 'La Perouse' for first time
Australia, Japan and the US also participate in Le Perouse, but India's first-ever participation is seen as a significant step. The exercise is scheduled between April 5 and 7. After La Perouse, another important naval exercise, the India-French Varuna exercise, will also take place. This time, it will also include the United Arab Emirates.
Opinion Poll: Mamata winning in West Bengal, DMK sweep in TN, Cong to close gap in Kerala, Assam
As per the Times Now C-Voter Opinion Poll Wave 4 data, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has improved her winning position in the high decibel West Bengal elections where her party is poised to win 160 seats in the 294-member state Assembly.
India at forefront of initiatives to prevent non-communicable diseases: PM Modi
Modi's remarks came after the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) commended India's remarkable progress in reducing premature mortality from NCD. Expressing gratitude to UNITAR, the Prime Minister said in a tweet, "India is at the forefront of initiatives that seek to prevent non-communicable diseases and further wellness. Grateful to UNITAR for their kind words. Together, we all have to make our planet healthier".
Kerala will be finished if Vijayan gets 2nd term: Antony
"Don't be misled and deceived by the now smooth talks of Vijayan. His ministers are now on an apology spree. This is just done to cross the bridge (Assembly polls) and if by any chance he manages to cross it, then it would spell disaster for Kerala. Kerala will be finished if he gets a second term," said Antony.
Centre blames economic failures on Covid-19 pandemic: Deepender Singh Hooda in RS
Hooda alleged the economy has derailed due to the wrong policies of the Central government. Mismanagement during of demonetisation, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Covid-19 has forced the economy to be put on ventilator support. India was among the countries with the highest decline in GDP due to Covid-19.
Why can't petrol, diesel be brought under GST: Sushil Modi explains in RS
He said for the next eight to 10 years at least, petrol and diesel cannot be brought under the GST. The Bihar BJP leader alleged that opposition leaders strongly oppose GST on the streets but when the GST Council meeting takes place, not a single Chief Minister or Finance Minister has ever opposed the GST structure?
BJP lists '100 failures' of MVA govt to Maharashtra Government
"We have submitted a list of 100-points. The CM remains silent, he does not speak so we have urged the Governor to seek a report from the government," Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis told media persons after emerging from the Raj Bhavan.
Tamil Nadu: BJP plans extensive campaign against religious conversion
The party in its manifesto released on Monday by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and V.K. Singh promised stringent laws against religious conversions through force or allurement. The manifesto said, "The right to religious freedom is not the right to religious conversion. Strict anti-conversion laws will be enacted in the state to criminalise forceful religious conversion."
Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian accused of instigating student rebellion
"Here is @arvindsubraman instigating a student rebellion in @AshokaUniv. Think about what kind of a teacher or academic such a person is who concentrates his time in instigating rebellion rather than doing anything purposeful," Suresh Nakhua, BJP Mumbai spokesperson said in a tweet and attaching a video.
Lalu-Rabri flays Nitish for Vidhan Sabha gherao violence
The NDA leaders though continue to support the Chief Minister and the action taken against RJD MLAs and others including Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi's two sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap. The House witnessed unprecedented chaos on Tuesday when the police were called inside to assist the marshals in evicting unruly opposition members after they tried to physically prevent the Speaker from taking his Chair.
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